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Mid Century Natural Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1950
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Mid Century Natural Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1950

1940 - 1960
Description

Everything about this vintage pearl and diamond ring is exceptional. The old European cut diamond in the centre (weighing approximately half a carat) is high white and bright, and is rubover set in milgrained white gold. To the ‘north’ and ‘south’ of the centre stone are creamy, lustrous, natural pearls (certified as not cultured). Two crescents, each set with five rose cut diamonds, embrace the central trilogy of gems, leading to a triple-wire shank which splits at the shoulders. Exception design executed with exception gems.

Accompanied by a pearl report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the pearls are natural, saltwater.

Cut – Old European cut in the centre with rose cut diamonds in the surround.

Colour – The diamonds are F to G.

Clarity – The centre diamonds is VS2. The surrounding diamonds are VS2 to SI2; all the diamonds are clean to the naked eye.

Carat – The centre diamond is approximately 0.50 carat, with a further approximate 0.10 carat in the surround.

Circa – 1950.

Size – O (UK) or 7 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The head of the ring is 17.2 x 12mm. Sits 5.6mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k white gold. Tested.

Video – To view a video of this ring recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://vimeo.com/835808674

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Pearl Old Cut Diamond Ring to the 1950s.

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SA939453
Dealers Internal Reference
271110S176
Description
Everything about this vintage pearl and diamond ring is exceptional.
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The old European cut diamond in the centre (weighing approximately half a carat) is high white and bright, and is rubover set in milgrained white gold.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

To the ‘north’ and ‘south’ of the centre stone are creamy, lustrous, natural pearls (certified as not cultured). Two crescents, each set with five rose cut diamonds, embrace the central trilogy of gems, leading to a triple-wire shank which splits at the shoulders. Exception design executed with exception gems.

fig 1. A mid-century platinum dress ring featuring a central bezel-set round diamond flanked vertically by two white pearls inside an openwork oval diamond-set frame.
fig 1. Mid Century Natural Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1950

Accompanied by a pearl report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the pearls are natural, saltwater.

Cut – Old European cut in the centre with rose cut diamonds in the surround.

Colour – The diamonds are F to G.

fig 2. A mid-century platinum dress ring featuring a central bezel-set round diamond flanked vertically by two white pearls inside an openwork oval diamond-set frame.
fig 2. Mid Century Natural Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1950

Clarity – The centre diamonds is VS2. The surrounding diamonds are VS2 to SI2; all the diamonds are clean to the naked eye.

Carat – The centre diamond is approximately 0.50 carat, with a further approximate 0.10 carat in the surround.

fig 3. A mid-century platinum dress ring featuring a central bezel-set round diamond flanked vertically by two white pearls inside an openwork oval diamond-set frame.
fig 3. Mid Century Natural Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1950

Circa – 1950.

Size – O (UK) or 7 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The head of the ring is 17.2 x 12mm. Sits 5.6mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k white gold. Tested.

Video – To view a video of this ring recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://vimeo.com/835808674

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Pearl Old Cut Diamond Ring to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA939453
Dealers Internal Ref
271110S176
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014

Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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Archive I A mid-century platinum dress ring featuring a central bezel-set round diamond flanked vertically by two white pearls inside an openwork oval diamond-set frame.

Mid Century Natural Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1950

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3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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A mid-century platinum dress ring featuring a central bezel-set round diamond flanked vertically by two white pearls inside an openwork oval diamond-set frame.
Mid Century Natural Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1950
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FAQs

Mid-century jewellery design from the 1950s often combined classical motifs with streamlined geometric frames, frequently featuring natural pearls paired with old cut diamonds set in white precious metals.

Rings from this era were predominantly crafted from platinum or white gold, housing natural or cultured saltwater pearls alongside old European or single cut diamonds secured in bezel and grain settings.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-finishing details such as millegrain edging, period hallmarks or makers marks inside the band, and gemstone cut styles characteristic of the early to mid-20th century.

A vertical panel or cluster ring creates a distinct focal point when worn solo on the index or middle finger, pairing equally well with contemporary tailored attire or evening wear.

Pearls are organic and sensitive to chemicals, so they should be wiped with a soft damp cloth after wear and kept away from cosmetics, hairsprays, and ultrasonic cleaners.
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